General and practical information about the AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA), including how to perform the assessment.

Using an advanced under keel clearance management (UKCM) system will reduce your chances of running aground.

Ships that are not operated and managed to meet applicable standards, and relevant Australian laws, pose an increased risk to seafarers, other ships and the marine environment. These ships may be refused access or granted conditional entry to Australian ports

We contribute to safety in the region by working with our geographic neighbours.

The 272nd meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Melbourne, VIC.

In this edition we talk about correct use of the AMSA 586 form following a survey, draft standards on marina and boat electrical installations, ISO 12215 GES is now approved.

Constructing the hull, decks, superstructures, deckhouses and bulkheads.

We are responsible for providing navigational systems and services to facilitate the safe and efficient navigation of ships within Australian waters.

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

What you can do with a New Zealand fishing vessel seafarer certificate in Australia.

Generic equivalent solutions (GES) support national standards by allowing the use of new technology and other solutions.

Our approach to comply with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law 2012 from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

AMSA’s mission is ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution and rescuing people in distress.

Procedures for STCW courses provided by Registered training organisations including e-learning, distance learning and blended learning, GMDSS ROC and short courses.

A 2C rescue vessel was preparing to depart a river entrance bar with 11 people onboard. The observed sea state was a wave height (breaking) of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. The entrance bar had a moderate to high level of congestion of jet skis and surfboard riders positioned within the aids to navigation departure leads. The vessel came within very close proximity to surfers on 3 occasions whilst negotiating the breaking sea conditions. The vessel then broached upon a wave resulting in the vessel heeling to port and becoming unable to be controlled due to the force of the wave.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.